Toothfairy, Wow! the recipe sounds really rich! I'll bet it's great!
I printed it out and will save it for sure!
Humm...never thought about just buying the pre made one, that may be an idea! Would be less work!
Thanks to both of you, I do appreciate it!
Julie
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Originally posted by toothfairy
This is a great recipe I got from a friend who got it from www.allrecipes.com. Anyway, it's always a huge hit. It is not low-fat by any means!
Four Cheese Macaroni
Recipe By :allrecipes.com
Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Casseroles Pasta/Pizza
Side Dishes Vegetarian
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 tablespoon vegetable oil
16 ounces elbow macaroni
9 tablespoons reduced-calorie margarine
1/2 cup Monterey jack cheese -- shredded
1/2 cup Muenster cheese -- shredded
1/2 cup cheddar cheese, lowfat -- shredded
1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese -- shredded
1 1/2 cups half and half
8 ounces processed American cheese -- cubed
2 eggs -- beaten
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain well and return to cooking pot.
In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt 8 tablespoons butter; stir into the macaroni.
In a large bowl, combine the Muenster cheese, mild and sharp Cheddar cheeses, and Monterey Jack cheese; mix well.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Add the half and half, 1 1/2 cups of cheese mixture, cubed processed cheese food, and eggs to macaroni; mix together and season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a lightly greased deep 2 1/2 quart casserole dish. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup of cheese mixture and 1 tablespoon of butter.
Bake in preheated oven for 35 minutes or until hot and bubbling around the edges; serve.
I usually make it up the day before and bake it around the time I want to serve it. Make sure you cook the noodles al dente (or even a little under since they're going to bake).
Enjoy! |